Trump’s Efforts to Politicize the American Army: A Dangerous Turn in U.S. Leadership?
In a chilling development that underscores the fragility of American democratic norms, President Donald J. Trump has escalated his assault on institutional integrity by interweaving personal vanity projects with national defense and diplomacy, a trajectory that epitomizes Trump's efforts to politicize the American Army. In recent days, Trump unveiled plans for a new class of U.S. Navy battleships named after himself — a marked departure from tradition and a disturbing sign of egocentric governance that prioritizes spectacle over strategy. At the same time, his administration has recalled nearly 30 career ambassadors and senior diplomats, stripping away years of professional expertise…